Dean of Graduate Studies & Academic Excellence Leader

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento invites applications for the Dean of Graduate Studies. The Dean serves as chief academic and administrative officer for graduate education, advancing student success, academic excellence, and inclusive practices across 50+ programs.

Responsibilities include budget development, personnel oversight, accreditation efforts, and external partnerships with districts, government, and industry.

Qualifications

• Doctorate and eligibility for senior faculty appointment in graduate studies.
• Five years of leadership experience in a university setting.
• Strong teaching record with scholarly activity.
• Experience with program assessment and outcome evaluation.
• Experience in shared faculty governance.
• Experience managing personnel and fiscal resources in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for graduate education across all programs and campuses.
• Oversee budget planning, personnel management, and staff supervision.
• Lead external grants, contracts, and partnerships to support graduate education.
• Represent the University in accreditation activities and regional initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in higher education

Strategic planning

Diversity & inclusion advocacy

Collaborative governance

Data-driven decision making

Education

Earned doctorate and eligibility for senior faculty appointment

Job description

California State University, Sacramento invites applications for the Dean of Graduate Studies. The Dean serves as chief academic and administrative officer for graduate education, advancing student success, academic excellence, and inclusive practices across 50+ programs.

Responsibilities include budget development, personnel oversight, accreditation efforts, and external partnerships with districts, government, and industry.